Eight changes were made from the roster than tied Sierra Leone 0-0 in an African Cup of Nations qualifier last month.

Leeds forward Davide Somma, formerly of Major League Soccer’s San Jose Earthquake, could make his first international appearance along with midfielder Matthew Pattison and defender Siyanda Xulu. Somma who born in South Africa but moved to the U.S. when he was 12.

The 25th-ranked U.S., 4-5-4 and trying to avoid a losing record for the first time since 1997, plans to announce its roster Thursday.

South Africa, ranked 52nd, became the first World Cup host who failed to advance past the first round.